International News & Events

Spotlighting an international honoree

Jun 30, 2026

Dr. Johanna Contreras received the Ron Haddock International Impact Award at the American Heart Association’s National Volunteer Awards on 23 June. She was honored for advancing equitable heart care, especially for women, through collaboration, trust and initiatives such as Corazón de Mamá.

Global leaders advance heart health at summit

May 25, 2026

Global leaders gathered in Geneva, Switzerland, in mid-May, ahead of the World Health Assembly, to advance cardiovascular health and acute care. New input from the Acute Care Action Network, World Health Organization priorities and a major congenital heart disease report signaled urgent.